What does the CDC suggest for me if I am sick with COVID-19?
• Stay home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas. • Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated. Take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to help you feel better.
What should I do if I don’t provide paid sick leave to my employees during the COVID-19 pandemic?
See full answerEmployers that do not currently offer sick leave to some or all of their employees may want to draft non-punitive “emergency sick leave” policies. Ensure that sick leave policies are flexible and consistent with public health guidance and that employees are aware of and understand these policies.The Families First Coronavirus Response Actexternal icon (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. Employers with fewer than 500 employees are eligible for 100% tax credits for Families First Coronavirus Response Act COVID-19 paid leave provided through December 31, 2020, up to certain limits.
What to do if I am diagnosed with COVID-19?
See full answerAs much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets in your home. If possible, you should use a separate bathroom. If you need to be around other people or animals in or outside of the home, wear a mask.Tell your close contacts that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. An infected person can spread COVID-19 starting 48 hours (or 2 days) before the person has any symptoms or tests positive. By letting your close contacts know they may have been exposed to COVID-19, you are helping to protect everyone.• Additional guidance is available for those living in close quarters and shared housing.• See COVID-19 and Animals if you have questions about pets.• If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, someone from the health department may call you. Answer the call to slow the spread.
When to see a doctor for Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?
When to see a doctor. The signs and symptoms of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome can worsen suddenly and may quickly become life-threatening. If you’ve been around rodents or rodent droppings and have signs and symptoms of fever, chills, muscle aches or any difficulties breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
How can I protect myself from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?
Because treatment options are limited, the best protection against hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is to avoid rodents and their habitats. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome advances through two distinct stages.
How do you know if you have a stomach virus?
1 Fever and chills 2 Headaches and muscle aches 3 Vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain